Gordon Whitener Arrested on Morals, Alcohol Charges, Jan. 21, 1921

Gordon Whitener, of local fame, was arrested last night at Hefner’s stables by Chief Lentz and Officer Webb and carried to the Newton jail to await trial here on the charge of immoral conduct and driving a car under the influence of liquor. Whitener first made a run for his liberty and when caught showed fight. He was too drunk to run, Mr. Lentz said.

Whitener is wanted in Burke county and also by Deputy Sheriff Pink Campbell on a charge of driving cars while drunk.

(From the Hickory Daily Record, Friday, Jan. 21, 1921)